The band's first record, Fatboy (1992), established the band as a favorite of the same 1990s scene that became popular through bands such as the Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and Widespread Panic. moe. has toured with the 1997 Furthur Festival, appeared at Woodstock '99, have played in Central Park, were the opening band for The Allman Brothers and The Who, and performed at Radio City Music Hall on New Years Eve 2006 and 2007.
They also host the annual festival moe.down at Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin, NY. Started in 2000, the festival runs for three days and occurs every Labor Day weekend. The festival has attracted a wide variety of musical talent. Acts range from newer bands just emerging onto the scene (such as Tea Leaf Green, Nellie McKay and Raq) to big name acts and jam rock staples, such as Les Claypool, Blues Traveler, and Mike Gordon (of Phish fame); to pop rock icons, such as Leo Kottke, The Flaming Lips, The Violent Femmes; and most recently, Perry Farrell. Each year, the amount of moe.down attendees has steadily increased. moe.down I attracted around 3,000 people while moe.down VI in 2005, had attracted close to 7,000.
During an interview, guitarist Al Schnier was asked to describe moe. for those who have never heard their music: "It's an amalgamation of a wide variety of the history of rock, all regurgitated and recycled through the eyes, ears, hands, whatever of the guys in our band and all of that with a sense of adventure, a sense of humor, also a constant desire to push the envelope. All in this arena of taking chances, improvising live, and making things up on the spot."
Their official site can be found at www.moe.org
All Roads Lead To Home
moe. Lyrics
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Been chased and wasted
Nickled and dimed by some other guys lies
I'm tried and true
I've got news for you
All roads lead to home
All roads lead to home
Stoned and running, not seeing double
I take the wheel and tune out the radio
Trucks in my blind spot
But I'll get there alright
All roads lead to home
All roads lead to home
All roads lead to home
All roads lead to hoooooooooome
Same old song, different day
Listen to that broken record play, its broken tune,
We thank our lucky stars
All roads lead to home
All roads lead to home
All roads lead to home
The lyrics to the song "All Roads Lead to Home" by moe. tell a story of a person who has experienced a great deal of difficult times - being scattered, chased, wasted, and hurt by lies. However, despite these hardships, the singer remains true and has news for the listener - that all roads lead to home. The song speaks to the idea that no matter how far we may wander or how lost we may feel, our ultimate destination is the place we call home.
As the song progresses, we get a sense of the singer's state of mind as they drive down the road, stoned and a bit distracted. They may not be fully present, but they are confident in their ability to get where they are going despite obstacles like trucks in their blind spot. The repetition of the line "all roads lead to home" gives the impression that this phrase is something the singer comes back to in order to ground themselves and find comfort in the idea that, ultimately, they will end up where they are supposed to be.
The final section of the song brings a sense of resignation as the lyrics mention "the same old song, different day" and the idea of listening to a broken record playing a broken tune. Despite this repetition and mundanity, the singer still manages to find something to be grateful for - they thank their lucky stars. Ultimately, the message of the song is one of hope and resilience. Even when everything else is uncertain, we can find comfort in the idea that we will always find our way back home.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm scattered and smothered
I am disorganized and overwhelmed
Been chased and wasted
I have been pursued and exhausted
Nickled and dimed by some other guys lies
I have been ripped off by someone else's deception
I'm tried and true
I am tested and reliable
I've got news for you
I have information for you
All roads lead to home
No matter where I go, I will always end up back where I belong
Stoned and running, not seeing double
I am under the influence and driving fast, but my vision isn't impaired
I take the wheel and tune out the radio
I focus on driving and don't let distractions affect me
Trucks in my blind spot, but I'll get there alright
There are obstacles in my way, but I will overcome them
Same old song, different day
My life feels stagnant and unchanging
Listen to that broken record play, its broken tune
I hear the same thing over and over again, and it's not working
We thank our lucky stars
We express gratitude for good fortune
All roads lead to home
No matter what happens, we will always find our way back to where we belong
All roads lead to home
No matter where we go, we will always end up back where we belong
All roads lead to home
No matter what obstacles we face, we will always find our way back home
Contributed by Owen I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.